The CEO of the Foresight Institute, a speaker at Consensus 2024, says there are three key areas where cryptographic technologies can improve artificial intelligence systems.
‘AI-Agents Will Do Crypto Transactions’: Arif Khan on the Future of Crypto-AI
Alethea CEO Arif Khan, a speaker on the AI Stage at Consensus 2024, says we’ll soon be automating daily tasks like paying bills and responding to emails.
‘It’s Modding, But on Steroids’: Mark Long on the Future of Web3 Gaming
Shrapnel, a blockchain-infused first-person shooter game, is expected to be released in 2025. Its creator gives a preview to Jeff Wilser ahead of his appearance at Consensus 2024.
Web3 Artist Shavonne Wong on the Future of NFTs
“Having an eye on the horizon makes things less crazy,” says the Consensus 2024 speaker.
‘I’m a Pro-Freedom Candidate’: John Deaton on his Senate Race With Elizabeth Warren
The election pits a fierce crypto advocate against one of its biggest political opponents. Deaton is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, in May.
12 Future Bitcoin Scenarios: From Bullish to Bearish
Predictions from Anthony Pompliano, Des Dickerson, Cory Klippsten, Isaiah Jackson, David Johnston, Wendy O, Cas Piancey, and others.
Ali Yahya, Andreessen Horowitz: ‘Many Fair Weather VCs Have Pivoted’
A16z’s general partner tells Jeff Wilser why the blue-chip venture fund is “100% committed on crypto as a space.”
7 Successful Strategies of Crypto Traders
Traders interviewed by CoinDesk say that crypto winter is over. Here’s how they plan to get ahead in the next phase of the market. Jeff Wilser reports.
US Treasuries Spearhead Tokenization Boom
Driven by favorable macro conditions and increased willingness among traders to dive into real-world assets, the market for tokenized debt is flying. Jeff Wilser reports for Trading Week.
‘Elizabeth Warren Chalked the Field’: Former Congressmen Tim Ryan (D) and David McIntosh (R) on the Prospects for Crypto Legislation Before the Election
David McIntosh says the SEC’s approach to crypto “makes the consumer and the investor much more vulnerable.”
Does Lido Control Too Much Liquid Staking?
The staking powerhouse dominates the market for liquid tokens. Is this a problem? Marin Tvrdić, a protocol relations contributor at Lido, responds.
How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser.
Is Crypto-AI Really a Match Made in Heaven?
There’s lots of talk these days about how blockchains can make AI safe for human consumption. But is the idea, widely touted in the crypto community, workable in practice? Jeff Wilser takes a critical look.
Meet Botto, the AI-Artist That Mints Its Own NFTs
Botto is part AI, part human community, part DAO, and part experiment on the way to artistic singularity. Jeff Wilser meets its creator, Mario Klingemann.
Inside the Orb: The Untold Story of Worldcoin’s Launch
Is Sam Altman’s UBI startup a smart countermeasure to AI, or a privacy nightmare? Jeff Wilser reports.
How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining
Miners have flocked to the state since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. “Bitcoin is all about freedom,” says one miner. “And in my dealings with the utilities and the regulators, Texas is all about freedom.”
Crypto Miners Are Pivoting to AI (Like Everyone Else)
Tokenize Everything: Institutions Bet That Crypto’s Future Lies in the Real World
Long one of crypto’s big ideas, tokenization may finally be ready for prime-time. Wall Street is diving in, creating tokens for a range of real-world assets. One advantage: relatively little regulatory scrutiny. Jeff Wilser reports.
An Orb, a Token and Money for Everyone: Worldcoin’s CEO on Crypto’s Most Daring Project
Alex Blania on collaborating with Sam Altman on a universal basic income for eight billion people.
AI Crypto Trading Bots Are the New ‘Edge’ – For Now
Artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but your advantage may not last long, says Jeff Wilser.
